Don Turner III, while sitting at the Planning Commission table last week, wore a T-shirt that said, “I like the sound you make when you shut up.” It had a picture of a smiley face with duct tape over the mouth. Such sentiments one would expect in Russia and China. Am I saying the Haines Borough government […]
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More misbehavior by cops will come
The return of Mr. Long to the police force shows he can manipulate the city any time he wants. And for someone to say he’s a good cop, forbid, I don’t think so, do you? You see, I’ve met the man and he showed me what kind of man he is: Hide behind the badge […]
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Park would help revitalize downtown
In Tom Morphet’s editorial panning the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee suggestion of a permanent green space or commons on Main Street, he describes the “large downtown puzzle we have just started putting together.” Tom’s advice to Haines is to hold off on actually fitting the pieces together. I disagree with Tom’s wait-and-see approach. For years we’ve […]
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New trailers get jump on committee
As the Haines Borough struggles to address the lingering issue of how to permit commercial trailers, more are setting up shop around town. Cheechako Tacos, a food truck run by Gregory Cooper, is planning to open by June 20 near 1 Mile Haines Highway. Another commercial trailer selling T-shirts has recently popped up across from the Port […]
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School board OKs $4.85 million budget
The Haines Borough school board on Tuesday unanimously approved its $4.85 million general fund budget for the coming year, which includes some recent staffing reductions and drawing $287,000 from savings. Interim superintendent Rich Carlson said drawing from the district’s general fund balance to bridge the budget gap was “significant,” as the district will deplete its savings account a […]
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Brayton Long to stay on borough police force
After tendering his resignation in May, officer Brayton Long has decided to stay with the Haines Borough Police Department. Interim chief Josh Dryden said Long is taking about a month off before returning to the force. “We talked it out and I think he really wants to stay,” Dryden said. “I think he was just kind of […]
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Hearings set on wood chip heat proposal
The Haines Borough school board will meet at 7 p.m. on July 14 to hear a detailed presentation and ask questions about a proposal by borough consultant Darsie Culbeck to use wood chips to heat Haines School buildings. In a brief presentation to the board Tuesday, Culbeck said chip-burning boilers in a new building located near the swimming […]
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Relax open container law for fest?
Should the Haines Borough suspend its open container ordinance during the annual Great Alaska Craft Beer and Homebrew Festival? Mayor Jan Hill this week said she and others in the borough office are discussing that idea, following last weekend’s 24th Beer Fest, which occurred without arrests or major problems. Beer Fest participants, many who travel around town on foot, […]
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Scott accepts offer to lead Haines police
Heath Scott has accepted the job as Haines Borough police chief, but he will hash out contract details with incoming manager William Seward and headhunting firm Brimeyer Fursman, interim manager Brad Ryan said this week. “We’re going to let (Scott) and Bill Seward start to work out the details of what the contract might look like,” Ryan […]
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Camp fare: Sports, science, stage
Children’s librarian Holly Davis said a record 122 students have registered for the Haines Borough Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, following Friday’s program kick-off. Registration remains open for the program aimed at students through age 12. It continues through Aug. 3. “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read” awards prizes from a treasure chest as rewards for reading. […]